The Holidays in Midtown
What this foodstroll is
Our favorite things to do, see, and eat in Midtown during the Holidays.
Why this foodstroll works
Midtown Manhattan is the most iconic place in the world during the Holidays. Between Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue’s decorations, and ice skating in Central Park, you could visit nearly all the filming locations of Home Alone 2 in a single afternoon. Normally, when we think of cultural food adventure in NYC, Midtown isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But luckily there is one exception. The two blocks of 32nd Street between Madison and 6th Avenue are the heart of Manhattan’s Koreatown. It’s a great place to visit on your next NYC holiday adventure.
Strolling
Food Spots
Korean BBQ in Ktown in general is a bit pricier than the neighborhoods we typically write about, so just be sure to arrive in the “giving spirit”. And few authentic ethnic experiences are as family or group friendly as Korean BBQ.
1. Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong NYC
2. New Wonjo
4. H Mart
Transportation
Nearly every subway in NYC passes through Midtown Manhattan, with 34th St, 42nd St, 47th St, and 59th St being major transit hubs. It all depends on whether you start your Foodstroll around Central Park, Rockefeller Center, or Ktown.
There is a NYC Ferry terminal on 34th St, and it’s our favorite way to get to/from Koreatown when we have the time. The Astoria, East River, and Soundview routes all stop there. Schedules are here.